Former Kentucky Basketball forward Jordan Burks enters transfer portal after breakout season

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Jordan Burks, a former Kentucky Basketball forward, has entered the transfer portal after a standout season at UCF. The 6-foot-9 player averaged 13.3 points and made significant contributions in key games.

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Jordan Burks entered the transfer portal after the 2025-26 season
He averaged 13.3 points and 4.8 rebounds at UCF
Burks had a breakout season with significant performances in key games

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Jordan Burks #99 of the UCF Knights shoots against Trent Perry #0 of the UCLA Bruins during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Even though the transfer portal deadline has passed, we’ve seen several major entries announced as late as Thursday, one being former Kentucky Basketball player Jordan Burks. Burks, a 3-star prospect in the class of 2023, signed with Kentucky out of high school when John Calipari was still running the show. After sparingly playing as a true freshman and watching Calipari leave town, Burks entered the portal and wound up at Georgetown. After a year with the Hoyas, the 6-foot-9, 205-pound Burks re-entered the portal and ended up playing for UCF, where he had a breakout 2025-26 campaign. In 33 games (all starts), the Alabama native averaged 13.3 points on 45.5% shooting (37.3% from deep), 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 0.7 assists per game. He primarily played the 3 but logged minutes at the 4, so he’s another guy who could give a team like Kentucky depth at multiple spots. Burks played well in many of the Knights’ biggest games of the season. He scored 21 points in a win at Texas A&M, 14 in a home win over , 17 in a home win vs. Texas Tech, 24 in a win at BYU, and 22 in a Round of 64 loss to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament. There’s been no public report as to who is jumping into the mix for Burks, but with Kentucky lacking in the frontcourt, he’s an intriguing option for Mark Pope and Co. to consider. *Add us to your* *to get more* *news and views! And Go CATS!!*

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Why did Jordan Burks leave Kentucky Basketball?

Jordan Burks left Kentucky Basketball after limited playing time and the departure of coach John Calipari.

What were Jordan Burks' stats during his breakout season at UCF?

During the 2025-26 season at UCF, Burks averaged 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and shot 45.5% from the field.

Which teams might be interested in Jordan Burks after he entered the transfer portal?

While no teams have been publicly reported, Kentucky is considered a potential option due to their frontcourt needs.

Former Kentucky Basketball forward Jordan Burks enters transfer portal after breakout season

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